In a significant breakthrough, Punjab Police have apprehended three young individuals in connection with a dangerous petrol bomb attack in Moga district. The arrests reveal a disturbing pattern of foreign-based operatives recruiting local youth to execute violent acts in the state.
The coordinated police operation led to the capture of the accused, who have been identified as local residents allegedly radicalized and directed by handlers operating from foreign soil. According to police sources, these overseas masterminds provided both ideological motivation and technical guidance for carrying out the attack.
Modus Operandi and Evidence
Investigators have recovered substantial evidence from the suspects, including:
- Petrol bombs and manufacturing materials
- Digital devices containing communication with handlers
- Instructions for carrying out attacks
- Financial transaction records
"The timely intervention by our intelligence wing prevented what could have been a major incident," stated a senior police official involved in the operation.
Growing Concern Over Cross-Border Radicalization
This case highlights the ongoing challenge of foreign-based elements targeting vulnerable youth in Punjab. The police investigation suggests a systematic pattern of online radicalization followed by practical training in creating and deploying incendiary devices.
Security agencies have intensified surveillance operations across the state, particularly focusing on identifying and neutralizing such terror modules before they can execute their plans. The successful operation in Moga demonstrates improved intelligence gathering and rapid response capabilities of Punjab Police.
Authorities have assured the public that all necessary measures are being taken to maintain peace and security in the region while the investigation continues to uncover the full network behind this attempted attack.
